My artwork has always been informed by my love of the natural world and my training in scientific observation. I earned my Master’s Degree in biology from the University of Michigan and spent three idyllic summers studying biology in the Northern Woods of Michigan at the UM Biological Station. My studies involved careful observations and making drawings in the field and the lab of a variety of plants and animals. Although I began drawing and painting over twenty years ago, my career in the sciences and education superseded my art. After retirement, I have had the opportunity to devote time to develop my craft and creative exploration.

Watercolor painting was a natural extension of my love for nature and many of my favorite subjects are landscapes and florals. I greatly enjoy the spontaneity and luminosity of watercolors and the surprises they bring onto the paper. I sometimes work with gouache painting as well, and enjoy experimenting with mixed media. I have also found great inspiration in the tradition of Chinese Brush Painting; I appreciate the freedom of single brush strokes and letting whatever happens, happen.

I have studied with a number of teachers who have greatly influenced my work, including Sarah Alexander, Teri Malo, Nancy Howell, Nan Rumpf, Leslie Fehling, Shari Blaukopf, Gary Tucker, Mayee Futterman, Ma Quingxiong, and Jean Kigel. I am a member of the Newton Watercolor Society and have exhibited my artwork at the Massachusetts Audubon Broadmoor Sanctuary.